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Charlie Danaher: Elk shooting -- How about some outrage over abortion?

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01/12/2013 01:00:00 AM MST

It was very disturbing to learn about the senseless killing of the majestic bull elk. For the most part, I find the outrage is in order. Now, the candle light vigil might have been a little much, complete with the singing of "Amazing Grace" and "We Shall Overcome." And allegations of "murder" are taking it a little too far. For this was an animal, after all.

Yes, we should let the authorities complete their investigation before drawing conclusions, but indications sure suggest the officers pulled one moronic stunt.

But what I can't understand, is why there isn't similar -- or, more appropriately, even much greater -- outrage at the senseless killing just down the street, at the abortion clinic. Not just one, but thousands of small humans have been snuffed there. Yes, the elk was majestic, and he will be missed, but the humans killed there are truly magnificent, special and innocent beings. I hope they're also missed.

I kinda' cringe at the thought of the elk being slaughtered for its meat, fur and handsome antlers (not broken, apparently). But at least the elk was dead before it began to be dismembered.

Letter writer Tony Tenenbaum writes passionately (Jan. 9) "We Boulderites take our wildlife seriously and with great affection! We do not view any animals or plants as goods to be used or appropriated for personal ends." If only that sentiment included all the humans, too.

How about if we hold candle light vigils for all of the humans whose lives have been taken, just around the corner? Maybe it would even make the front page, for a week straight. Wait a second, am I dreaming?

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